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October 17, 2013

Congress Ends Federal Shutdown and Extends Debt-Limit

The House and Senate passed, by wide margins, HR 2775 which funds the federal government through Wednesday, January 15, 2014 as part of a continuing resolution from the current FY 2013 levels. In addition, it also extends the debt-limit through…
September 30, 2013

ORV Legislation Signed by the Governor

With the help of the Michigan Municipal League the Governor signed three pieces of legislation that improve access and local control over the use of ORVs in Michigan. Senate Bill 50 would allow the DNR to create free ORV riding…
September 30, 2013

Scrap Tire Grants Available Through DEQ

The Department of Environmental Quality announced the availability of grant applications for the fiscal year 2014 Scrap Tire Market Development Program and the Scrap Tire Cleanup Program. The Scrap Tire Market Development Program Grants are available to reimburse up to…
September 27, 2013

Crippling Rental Inspection Legislation Hearing Likely

A bill that would severely cripple local rental inspection programs could see a hearing on Wednesday, October 2 at 3:00 pm in the Senate Local Government and Elections committee.  SB 313 (Senator Dave Robertson, R-Grand Blanc) makes multiple changes to…
September 23, 2013

Congress Nearing Government Shutdown

Congress is about one week away from a federal government shutdown, as both sides continue posturing on the federal budget. Late last week, the House Republicans passed a spending measure that would continue spending at post-sequester levels, to the tune…
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